MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,669 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
oil leak
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON
ENGINE OVERHEATING
FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN
N/S/F INNER STEERING RACK JOINT WORN
OIL LEAK
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
both front tyres worn at inner edges
engine management light on
front brake discs worn
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front brake discs worn
slight play in nearside track rod
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
exhaust centre mounting detached
front brake discs worn
nearside front tyre low on air
rear brake discs worn
slight play in nearside track rod
Exhaust centre bracket broken
Nail in offside rear tyre
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Exhaust centre bracket broken
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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Y195 DVO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
Across all 2001 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 79,088 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y195 DVO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 25 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was Y195 DVO registered?
Y195 DVO is a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 March 2001.
Is Y195 DVO safe to buy?
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